SAP (Senior Authorised Person) 11kV

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading external maintenance business as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in Milton Keynes. This role involves leading a team in delivering tree cutting power outages while ensuring safety and quality standards. The company is committed to enhancing the physical environment and offers exciting growth opportunities, competitive salary, and a supportive work culture. With a focus on professional development and employee well-being, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing organization.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme

Share options

Free Flu Jabs

Online private GP Service

Subsidised gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Senior Authorised Person with Field Control as per UK Power Networks Safety Rules.
• HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tree cutting electrical provision team.
• Efficient planning and delivery of tree cutting power outages.
• Manage budgets related to electrical provision.

Skills

Senior Authorised Person

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.

We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.

Human Nature - At Its Best

Senior Authorised Person, 11kv

Location: This role covers a region across Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire but we would consider applicants nationwide.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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What you’ll do:

We are looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), 11kV to lead and manage the tree cutting electrical provision team within Ground Control’s operational area with UK Power Networks. As the lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering their own tree cutting related power outages, as well as being the lead on all other tree cutting outages carried out by a small team of Subcontract SAP’s.

The successful candidate will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, operational excellence and always drive to provide the best value to Ground Control and its Clients. This role is based on up to 11kV work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficient and comprehensive planning and delivery of all individual as well as team assigned tree cutting power outages.
• Apply/Remove/Oversee the application of earths, back feeds and generation when required.
• Support and drive the delivery of the overall tree cutting power outage programme.
• Lead and manage the electrical provision team to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time and budget and in line with contractual commitments to time, cost and quality.
• Assist in the management of budgets relating to the electrical provision.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be a Senior Authorised Person with Field Control as defined by the UK Power Networks Distribution Safety Rulesor any other DNO approval
• Educated to HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks electrical shutdown provision processes, rules and regulationsor any other DNO
• Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.